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Historical Event on 7/23/1993

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2B), second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, was launched. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was aunched by European Ariane launch vehicle.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/23/1993Guru Amardasji passed away.
10/4/1907Riots in Calcutta.
6/8/1915P.C.Kuttikrishnan 'Urub', Malyalam story writer and novelist, was born.
7/20/1911Mohammed Baqa Jilani Khan, Indian cricket fast bowler (Test 1936), was born in Jullandur.
12/12/1989Air Chief Marshal (retd.) Arjan Singh named Delhi Lt. Governor.
6/2/1993Kurla-Kochi Express rams into goods train near Jolarpet in which 22 were killed and 100 injured.
7/7/1905Six Language penel were started on the Rs. five denomination again. The printing colour of note changed to Red with Special text mentioned, 'At any office of issue not situated in Burma'.
1/2/1992Central Ministers Cabinet approved that elections will take place after the death of any independent candidate.
9/4/1979India need 438 to win v England, game ends at 8-429.
8/8/1932Dada Kondke, famous Marathi actor, was born.